G1811–ἐξακολουθέω–exakoloutheō

For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eye-witnesses of his majesty.

ἐξακολουθήσαντες exakolouthēsantes “having followed”

And many will follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth will be evil spoken of.

ἐξακολουθήσουσιν exakolouthēsousin “will follow after”

Who have forsaken the right way, and gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness;

ἐξακολουθήσαντες exakolouthēsantes “having followed”